Alliance Rubber Company Announces the Winner of its “We Can Make It In America” Campaign

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Hot Springs, Ark. (PRWEB) June 09, 2012

Alliance Rubber Company, a leading global supplier of rubber bands, office and packaging supplies, recently announced the winner of its “We Can Make It In America” campaign, an initiative the company did in collaboration with Made in USA Certified to support job creation in the United States and the purchase of American made products.

Heather Remington of Charleston, South Carolina was selected in a random drawing as the grand prizewinner. As part of her package, she receives airfare for four to Washington, D.C. during the fourth of July holiday, hotel accommodations, and spending cash for incidentals.

“I am very excited,” Remington said. “I know it’s going to be a fun trip. I have two boys and they are looking forward to going to Washington.”

Participants in the contest pledged to spend at least $1 a day on American made products. Total amount of pledges surpassed more than one and a half million dollars.

“That is a tremendous show of support for American made products and a promise of sustainability for American jobs,” Jason Risner, Strategic Manager for Alliance Rubber Company, said.

About Alliance Rubber Company
Since 1923, Alliance Rubber Company has been dedicated to “Holding Your World Together.” The company has grown into a global leader with over 2,100 skus of mailing, shipping, office and packaging products sold through dealers in 28 countries. Under the current leadership of Bonnie Swayze, president, Alliance continues its long history of innovation. Pioneering the women’s entrance into the boardroom, Bonnie was the first female board member of the Wholesale Stationers Association, and has served on the WBENC board and other HUB organizations. Learn more about Alliance by visiting http://www.rubberband.com or telephone 800-626-5940. Visit us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/alliancerubbercompany?ref=mf